Patan also known as Lalitpur means the city of arts. It is located across the river Bagmati river only 5 km south of Kathmandu city center. This city founded in 3rd century AD by King Veera Dev has a distinction of being the
home of the finest crafts and is considered oldest of all three cities of Kathmandu valley. Most of the monuments in this square date back to the medieval Mall period from 16th to 18th century and the monuments in the area are mostly credited to King Siddhi Nar Singh Malla, Shri Niwas Malla and Yog Narendra Malla.
Main Chowks (Courtyards): Patan Durbar Square consists of three main courtyards-Mul Chowk, Sundari Chowk and Mani Keshab Narayan Chowk which houses the Patan Museum. The Sundari Chowk built by King Siddhi Narsing Malla in 1647 AD contains the master piece of stone sculpture known as the Royal bath and was used for performing ritual bathing.
Bhimsen Temple: The three-storied temple of Bhimsen located on the extreme north of the square with the magnificent golden balcony overlooking the square outside is very popular amongst the local merchant and traders
communities. There are curio shops around the temple.
Vishwa nath Temple: This two-storied temple dedicated to Shiva located near and the temple is guarded by two elephants.
Krishna Mandir: The temple of Lord krishna built in the 17th century by King Siddhi Narsingh Malla is the first specimen of Shikhara style temple entirely made of stone. It is the only temple in Nepal with 21 golden pinnacles
and contains engraved scenes from the epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata.
Stone Column: The stone column of King yog Narendra Malla in a pryaing poster to goddess Taleju is protected by a snake above his head and a bird is seen seated on the snake. Legend says that the King would be rememebered and remain immortal as long as the bird does not fly from there. It is because of this believe that a window of the nearyby palace is kept open for the spirit of the King to come and rest in the palace. A stone pillar located nearby with the Garuda atop facing the Krishna temple is another typical example of Nepali stone workmanship.
Jagatnarayan Temple: This temple also know as the Char Narayan temple and one of the oldest temple is located south of the Krishna temple. The temple is guarded by two lions and half human form sculpted in stone.
Harishankar Temple: This tree-tier temple built in 1704 AD is dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu. This temple was built by the wives of King Yoga Narendra Malla after his death memory because of which this temple is also know as Sati temple.
Taleju Temple: There are prominent temples like the tree-storied octagonal emple of Taleju Bhawani and Digu Taleju-the five storied temple of the protective deities built by King siddhi Narsingh Malla in 17th century. These temples are unique examples of craftsmanship in wood.
Golden Temple: The three-storied golden pagoda was built by King Bhaskar Verma in the 12th century and contains image of Amoghpash lokeswor, large prayer wheel and paintings of Buddha. The temple is located at a walking
distance north from the main square.
Kumbheshwor: This five storied temple dedicated to Shiva was built during the regign of King jayastithi Malla in the late 14th century. It is a few minutes walk north from the main square. A religious fair is held during Jania Poornima (August). Threre is also a famous banglamukhi temple nearby.
Mahaboudha: Thousands images of Buddha are found in the temple made of fine quality bricks. The temple was constructed in the 15th century by an architect named Avay Raj and is located eastwards with a few minutes walking distance from the main square.
Thre are many other shrines, sculptures, stupas scattered in and around the square and provide a unique expereince to visitors and art lovers.
soruce: "World Heritage Sites of Nepal" by Nepal Tourism Board
home of the finest crafts and is considered oldest of all three cities of Kathmandu valley. Most of the monuments in this square date back to the medieval Mall period from 16th to 18th century and the monuments in the area are mostly credited to King Siddhi Nar Singh Malla, Shri Niwas Malla and Yog Narendra Malla.
Main Chowks (Courtyards): Patan Durbar Square consists of three main courtyards-Mul Chowk, Sundari Chowk and Mani Keshab Narayan Chowk which houses the Patan Museum. The Sundari Chowk built by King Siddhi Narsing Malla in 1647 AD contains the master piece of stone sculpture known as the Royal bath and was used for performing ritual bathing.
Bhimsen Temple: The three-storied temple of Bhimsen located on the extreme north of the square with the magnificent golden balcony overlooking the square outside is very popular amongst the local merchant and traders
communities. There are curio shops around the temple.
Vishwa nath Temple: This two-storied temple dedicated to Shiva located near and the temple is guarded by two elephants.
Krishna Mandir: The temple of Lord krishna built in the 17th century by King Siddhi Narsingh Malla is the first specimen of Shikhara style temple entirely made of stone. It is the only temple in Nepal with 21 golden pinnacles
and contains engraved scenes from the epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata.
Stone Column: The stone column of King yog Narendra Malla in a pryaing poster to goddess Taleju is protected by a snake above his head and a bird is seen seated on the snake. Legend says that the King would be rememebered and remain immortal as long as the bird does not fly from there. It is because of this believe that a window of the nearyby palace is kept open for the spirit of the King to come and rest in the palace. A stone pillar located nearby with the Garuda atop facing the Krishna temple is another typical example of Nepali stone workmanship.
Jagatnarayan Temple: This temple also know as the Char Narayan temple and one of the oldest temple is located south of the Krishna temple. The temple is guarded by two lions and half human form sculpted in stone.
Harishankar Temple: This tree-tier temple built in 1704 AD is dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu. This temple was built by the wives of King Yoga Narendra Malla after his death memory because of which this temple is also know as Sati temple.
Taleju Temple: There are prominent temples like the tree-storied octagonal emple of Taleju Bhawani and Digu Taleju-the five storied temple of the protective deities built by King siddhi Narsingh Malla in 17th century. These temples are unique examples of craftsmanship in wood.
Golden Temple: The three-storied golden pagoda was built by King Bhaskar Verma in the 12th century and contains image of Amoghpash lokeswor, large prayer wheel and paintings of Buddha. The temple is located at a walking
distance north from the main square.
Kumbheshwor: This five storied temple dedicated to Shiva was built during the regign of King jayastithi Malla in the late 14th century. It is a few minutes walk north from the main square. A religious fair is held during Jania Poornima (August). Threre is also a famous banglamukhi temple nearby.
Mahaboudha: Thousands images of Buddha are found in the temple made of fine quality bricks. The temple was constructed in the 15th century by an architect named Avay Raj and is located eastwards with a few minutes walking distance from the main square.
Thre are many other shrines, sculptures, stupas scattered in and around the square and provide a unique expereince to visitors and art lovers.
soruce: "World Heritage Sites of Nepal" by Nepal Tourism Board
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